News and Press Releases about Outdoor Sports Products & Gear
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about gear in the outdoor and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor product news.
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August 8, 2021
Garmin Adds New ‘Adventure Race’ Activity Profile: An Explainer
While scanning through the list of beta firmware updates posted this week, a new ‘Adventure Race’ activity profile designed for races that prohibit GPS navigation during the race. This means that some races require competitors to do their own orienteering, old-school style with maps and compass, rather than depend on...
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July 28, 2021
The Greatest Solo Climber You’ve Never Heard Of: Watch ‘The Alpinist’ Trailer
One elusive solo climber is stepping into the spotlight. And he isn’t holding back. Watch a trailer of what could be one of the best climbing films of the year. GearJunkie
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July 22, 2021
The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel
This documentary is an interesting look into the manufacturing process and how a brand that cares about profits and the environment figures out how to have the best of both. Adventure Journal
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July 19, 2021
REI drops its first full feature film, “Camp Yoshi”
Back in May, REI announced its latest venture — REI Co-op Studios film company. The studio’s first project was its short film series, “The Trees Remember.” Now, it’s debuting a full feature film, highlighting a Black family in Oregon who started learning how to get outdoors and created Camp Yoshi in the process....
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July 17, 2021
Smith and Koroyd file joint lawsuit against Burton over helmet technology patent infringement
The eyewear/headwear icon and one of its ingredient brand partners accuse the snowsports giant of improperly using their patented technology in certain Anon-branded snow helmets. OBJ
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July 8, 2021
Oros Outerwear Gets $14.5 Million in Funding
Oros, a Portland, Ore.-based technical outerwear brand, has received $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Also participating in the financing are entrepreneur Thomas Tull, the chairman of Snap Inc.; Michael Lynton, and Brandon Shainfeld, among others. The brand is known for using...
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July 5, 2021
In This Swiss Alps Town, People Paraglide Everywhere—Even to Work
It’s called Vercorin, a small, charming town in the Swiss Alps. The bowl-like topography and prevailing wind and weather patterns means it’s a paradise for paragliding. So if you live on a windy road above town, you can always strap on your chute and leap to work. Adventure-Journal
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July 1, 2021
The 10 Best Outdoor Reality Shows of All Time
The stories we’ve seen across decades of reality television have shown the triumph of the human spirit against some of the most arduous circumstances. Outside picked ten of the greatest outdoor reality shows over the years, taking viewers from the blistering tropics to the freezing tundra and everywhere in between.
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June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...
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June 24, 2021
Canada Goose To Go Fur-Free By End Of Next Year
Canada Goose announced that it would end the use of fur in all its products. Through a phased approach, Canada Goose will end the purchase of fur by the end of 2021 and cease manufacturing with fur no later than the end of 2022. SGBMedia
